School Nutrition Association March 2018 : Page 48

Grape Expectations BY KELSEY CASSELBURY SERVES 50 PER SERVING 456 cal., 15.7 g fat, 27 g pro., 53 g carb., 3.6 g ﬁ ber, 55 mg sod. MEAL PATTERN 2-oz.-eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 ⁄ 4 cup red/ orange vegetable, 1 ⁄ 4 cup other vegetable, 1 ⁄ 8 cup fruit, 2-oz.-eq. grain • We finely chopped the peppers and onions, because not all of the children like those ingredients. We also used golden raisins. Kitchen Wisdom • Adding the raisins brought a different flavor element—some students were more accepting than others. Our students like Sloppy Joes, so this version was a new flavor combination for them. • I would soak the raisins and purée them before adding them. • You can increase the flavor in different ways: add garlic or garlic powder; sub salsa for some of the tomato sauce; add dry or prepared mustard; add Worcestershire sauce; or add vinegar. • I would remove the raisins and include them as a side instead, so the guest could add them if they choose. 48 | SN | March 2018